3 & 4 Values, GVV Flashcards
define Values
Deep beliefs, core principles, relatively enduing
They shape our character, guide behavior and decision-making, basis to evaluate others
Cultural Values Iceberg
*** harder to see as you go down
Tip: behaviors & artifacts
Visible, tangible
I.e. kind acts, personal style
Base: Personal values & attitudes
Less visible, but not hard to discuss
I.e. you value fairness & are optimistic
Core: cultural values, world view, assumptions about human nature & reality
Even less visible
I.e. you believe in life after death
Ethnocentrism
Belief that our own ethnic group or culture is superior
We judge others through lens of our own culture (difficult to put aside)
Universal Values
Honesty Compassion Respect Responsibility Fairness
Ethical Decision Making Checklist
UHIEPESCPCM
- 5 universal values
- could it HARM someone?
- would I like to be treated this way?
- would i want EVERYONE to do this?
- am I being PRESSURED to go against my values?
- would i be EMBARRASSED if others learned my decision?
- am i taking care of STAKEHOLDERS
- have i considered CONSEQUENCES?
- am i seTting a bad PRECEDENT?
- have i explored all CREATIVE SOLUTIONS?
- is this the way I want to live MY LIFE?
GVV purpose
Help us figure out how to “get the right things done” where everyone wins, and no one loses face, and no one is harmed
GVV: Part A
Identify & Understand Values Conflict
- identify conflicting values
- identify right thing to do
- determine type of values conflict
- identify what is at stake
- identify rationalizations you expect to hear
GVV: Part B
Strategies
- view the person differently
- identify personal resources
- enlist allies
- work behind scenes to creatively solve issue
- make a speaking plan
Types of Values Conflicts
fairness vs efficiency wider purpose vs profit long-term vs short-term principle vs. expediency conflict of loyalty
rationalization
standard practice
materiality (small impact)
locus of responsibility
locus of loyalty
